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Autoimmune EncephalitisVal-Dia scoreNCT05953974

Validation of a Diagnostic Score for Encephalitis to Assess the Risk of Autoimmune Origin

An observational study of Autoimmune Encephalitis and Autoimmune Encephalitis Caused by N-Methyl D-Aspartate Receptor Antibody (Disorder), run by Hospices Civils de Lyon at 1 site in France.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The investigators wish to test a diagnostic risk score for autoimmune encephalitis in case of encephalitis, previously validated by two American teams, in a retrospective analysis, according to the clinical and paraclinical data available in our database of the Reference Centre for Autoimmune Encephalitis and… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Clinical score of Granillo and al.
How many people
350 participants
Where
1 siteFrance
Study dates
1 Feb 2023to 30 Dec 2023
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients > or = 18 years old presenting with auto-immune encephalitis, defined according to the Graus criteria, with neuronal antibodies : * Anti NMDAr * Anti LGI1 * Anti CASPR2 * Anti GABAb * Anti GAD

Who may be able to join

  • Age > 18 years old
  • Patient with a definite auto-immune encephalitis (Graus and al. 2016)

Who cannot join

  • Uncomplete data in acute phase
  • Patient with several antibodies
  • Opposition

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

France1 site
  • Centre de référence des syndromes neurologiques paranéoplasiques et encéphalites auto-immunes

    Lyon

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About this study

The investigators wish to test a diagnostic risk score for autoimmune encephalitis in case of encephalitis, previously validated by two American teams, in a retrospective analysis, according to the clinical and paraclinical data available in our database of the Reference Centre for Autoimmune Encephalitis and Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes of Professor Honnorat for patients with NMDAr, anti LGi1, anti CASPR2, anti GABAbr and anti GAD antibodies.

Being tested
Clinical score of Granillo and al.
Keywords
Diagnostic score, auto-immune encephalitis
Medical subject headings
Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Clinical score of Granillo and al.Other

    Compare the performance of the clinical prediction score of confirmed autoimmune encephalitis according to the type of antibody isolated from the CSF.

Study groups in NCT05953974
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
NMDAr patientsPatients > or = 18 years old presenting with auto-immune encephalitis, defined according to the Graus criteria, with neuronal antibodies : - Anti NMDAr
Receives: Other: Clinical score of Granillo and al.
LGI1 patientsPatients > or = 18 years old presenting with auto-immune encephalitis, defined according to the Graus criteria, with neuronal antibodies : - Anti LGI1
Receives: Other: Clinical score of Granillo and al.
CASPR2 patientsPatients > or = 18 years old presenting with auto-immune encephalitis, defined according to the Graus criteria, with neuronal antibodies : - Anti CASPR2
Receives: Other: Clinical score of Granillo and al.
GABAb patientsPatients > or = 18 years old presenting with auto-immune encephalitis, defined according to the Graus criteria, with neuronal antibodies : - Anti GABAb
Receives: Other: Clinical score of Granillo and al.
GAD patientsPatients > or = 18 years old presenting with auto-immune encephalitis, defined according to the Graus criteria, with neuronal antibodies : - Anti GAD
Receives: Other: Clinical score of Granillo and al.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Validation of a diagnostic score for encephalitis to assess the risk of autoimmune origin.

    Comorbidities assessed by the Charlson score

    Measured: At baseline

  2. Symptoms in the acute phase

    Measured: At baseline

  3. Mode of onset of disease

    Measured: At baseline

  4. Results of lumbar puncture

    Measured: At baseline

  5. Results of antineuronal antibodies in CSF

    Measured: At baseline

  6. Results of antineuronal antibodies in serum

    Measured: At baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Jul 2023
  2. Study start1 Feb 2023
  3. Primary completion1 Feb 2023
  4. Study completion30 Dec 2023 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
350 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05953974
Sponsor's protocol ID
69HCL23_0627
Acronym
Val-Dia score
Status last verified
Jun 2023
First submitted
27 Jun 2023
Last updated
13 Nov 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Autoimmune Encephalitis and Autoimmune Encephalitis Caused by N-Methyl D-Aspartate Receptor Antibody (Disorder), run by Hospices Civils de Lyon at 1 site in France.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Nov 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Validation of a diagnostic score for encephalitis to assess the risk of autoimmune origin. (time frame: At baseline). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Nov 2023.

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